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Home My WebLink About2005-04-21 OPH Ltr to Wayne Hellerman Re Non Conforming Use CITY ,F OAK PARK HEIGHTS 1, = 14168 Oak Park Boulevard No. • P.O.Box 2007• Oak Park Heights,MN 55082-2007• Phone:651/439-4439 • Fax:651/439-057 April 21,2005 CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr.Wayne Hell-man 15105 63"St.N. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Re: Non-conforrning Use Fire Damage Calculation Subject Address; 15105 63 St. N., Oak Park Heights,MN Dear Mr. Hellerman: I am writing to you in response to the fire that occurred to your garage/barn on January 14, 2005 at 15105 63"St. N. Since the fire at your residence,we have had several conversations and the site has been visited by both Fire Chief,Matt Bell and myself There are four matters of issue to your property, the first of which is the fire damaged,non- conforming, structure itself. After conducting site visits,wherein the structure has been found unsafe per the 2003 Minnesota State Building Code. Additionally, City Ordinance 401.15.A.7 directs that non-conforming structures destroyed beyond 50% of their fair market value as determined by the City,be removed. This structure is considered non- conforming due to its height,which exceeds the maximum height allowance of 17-feet and setback from property lines as it encroaches upon the minimum setbacks of 5-feet from the side-yard and 8-feet from the rear-yard property lines. Based on estimated fair market value of the structure,damage to the same has been found in excess of 50%of its estimated fair market value. Accordingly,this damaged structure is to be removed from the property no later than May 20,2005 in accordance with City Ordinance and Minnesota Statutes Sections 463.15—463.26. Prior to its demolition,a licensed contractor must secure a demolition permit from the City for demolition of the structure. Secondly, City ordinance requires that all vehicles stored upon property within the city limits be operable and licensed. In conversation with you,you stated that you might have one vehicle that is not. This vehicle will was to be removed from your residence or made operable and licensed by April 11,2005 as per my letter of March 11,2005 to you.As of today,I have not received communication from you as to compliance with City Ordinance that all the vehicles at your property are operable and licensed. I ask that you contact me immediately and communicate the status of the vehicles at your property and the status of their operability and licensure. Any vehicles not operable and licensed shall be removed by May 11, 2005. Third, there is a large amount of storage items/debris on the property,which was directed to be removed by April 11, 2005, as per my letter of March 11,2005 to you.As of today,the debris remains. The City requests that all items be relocated off the premises or stored within your home no later than May11, 2005 and that you contact the Building Official when such removal/relocation has been finalized. TrP.P. City T1_,S_A_ Fourth and finally, City Ordinance requires that the exterior of homes be kept in good maintenance as a matter of public safety. The paint on your home is peeling and is in a state of disrepair,subjecting the siding to moisture,which ultimately leads to a variety of building structure and code repair needs. Accordingly you are requested to attend to the home exterior and return it to a properly maintained state (painted, stained or resided)no later than June 30,2005. Please recall that on March 11, 2005,per your conversation with City Administrator,Eric Johnson and myself,you agreed that the issues of the yard debris,vehicle storage and home exterior would be addressed. Should you not comply with the terms stated above, the City will be required to seek alternative remedies to correct the above conditions. Now that Spring has come,making outdoor work possible,I am thanking you in advance for your following through and ask that if you have any questions at all,that you contact me immediately so that all of the above noted issues can be resolved in a timely manner. Sincerely, • //47;;;....7 Jim Butler Building Official JB:jah U.S.Postal Service CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT (Domestic Mad Only: no Insurance Coveraae Prcr';f a) r 0 F .0 �°;.000 S . 0 • 0 ��`. orE{ 4 1 itfiy f 3 Postage $ APR 71 l 5 3$09023 3 3 Certified Fee p7, Postmark Return Receipt Fee l 15 / 1 (Endorsement Required) ,Sefep� 1 EnRedo emted DelivntR q Fee fJ _ 11� 3 (Endorsement Required) `cAY/'�_ '1 1 Total Postage&Fees $4 4Z. K�// 1 1 Sent To 1 Street,Apt.No.; // d 1 or PO Box No. f 5105 G3(( 1 City,Siete,ZIP+4 '� ... r'N58Z PS Form 3800,January 2001 See Reverse for Instructions